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The petitioner's proposed endeavor is to establish an urban planning department at her employer's Virginia branch and work on '15-minute city' projects, or more broadly, to implement the '15-Minute City model'. She later claimed her proposed endeavor is the '15-Minute City model' and that she would be based out of Sweden. This model focuses on creating livable cities where essential services are within a 15-minute walk or bike ride.

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the EB-2 classification. For the advanced degree professional category, the petitioner lacked five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience, with employment letters missing specific dates and duties. For the exceptional ability category, the petitioner only met one of the six criteria (official academic record) and failed to demonstrate ten years of full-time experience or recognition for significant contributions to the field beyond personal accomplishments, as required by 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(B) and (F).

The petitioner, a historical architect, seeks an EB-2 national interest waiver. The specific details of the proposed endeavor are not described beyond the general field of work.

The petitioner proposes to work in architecture in the United States to create environmentally sustainable and aesthetically pleasing buildings, including residential housing. He aims to build landmarks, monuments, and cultural institutions that are feats of design and engineering, and to address the housing crisis by building housing projects of immense function and scale.

The Petitioner proposes to operate an architecture firm specializing in providing architecture and interior design services across U.S. territory, catering to the specific needs of individuals and businesses. The firm aims to strengthen the U.S. economy and create direct and indirect jobs.

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner was granted permanent residence on November 22, 2024, subsequent to filing the appeal, rendering further pursuit of the matter moot. The Director had previously denied the petition, finding the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the national interest waiver, and dismissed subsequent motions to reopen/reconsider due to a procedural deficiency.

The petitioner proposes to start a company offering architectural consulting services, specifically devising, improving, and executing architectural designs intended to reduce pollution and serve low- and medium-income individuals. This endeavor aims to address the national shortage of affordable housing and the need for sustainable architecture in the United States.

The Petitioner proposes to establish an architecture, urban planning, and sustainability consulting business in Florida, serving as its chief executive officer. The business would focus on project management for government and private construction projects, particularly renovations of aging public school buildings, by implementing resilient urban strategies that emphasize sustainability, advanced technologies, and environmentally conscious spaces.

The AAO dismissed the appeal and subsequent motions because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The Petitioner did not present new facts or evidence in her motions to reopen, nor did she establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy for reconsideration.

The petitioner proposes to develop and operate an architectural consultancy and construction management company in the United States. The endeavor aims to attract investors to economically distressed areas and ease the housing shortage in New Jersey.